Retiring Chris Samuels discusses spinal condition

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Chris Samuels says he played his entire NFLcareer knowing he was at risk because of a spinal condition.

The six-time Pro Bowl left tackle for the Washington Redskinsformally announced his retirement Thursday. He says it's hard towalk away from the game, but doctors have advised him he shouldn'tplay again.

Samuels' upper body went limp when he banged heads with adefensive player Oct. 11 in a game against the Carolina Panthers.He said he's had similar sensations several times during his10-year playing career, the result of a spinal condition calledstenosis.

Samuels says he'd like to become a coach. He's accepted aminority internship to assist the Redskins coaching staff duringthe offseason.

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